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Children's & Youth Ministries

Summer 2025 Camps 

Summer is a great time to be with friends, have fun doing something you love, or try something new. Come join us as we play and create, design and experiment, sing and dance, serve and worship! 

Registration opens December 1 for ministry camps and January 1 for sports camps.
For camps with grade ranges, use the current grade for eligibility.

Visit Bridgeport Camp for details and registration links for children's and youth sleep-away camps.

  • Rookies Camp 1  •  ages 3 1/2 - 6 years  •  May 19-22, 2025
        When & Where: May 19-22, 2025  •  9 am - 12 pm  •  Bartula Family Life Center Gym
        Ages: ages 3 1/2 - 6 years
        Cost: $105 through April 30 / $115 May 1 forward

    For younger ages, this camp will feature the basics of basketball, indoor soccer, and lots of other fun and goofy games like Mr. Clock, Sharks and Minnows, and parachute play.

        Register Online Jan. 1, 2025 - May 19, 2025
        Questions? Contact Cheryl Winnenberg at cwinnenberg@fumcr.com or 972-996-0112
  • Flag Football Camp  •  ages 5-12  •  May 27-30, 2025
        When & Where: May 27-30, 2025  •  8 - 11 am  •  Oliphint Field
        Ages: ages 5-12
        Cost: $115 through April 30 / $125 May 1 forward

    Camp focuses on coaching the skill positions: Wide Receiver, Running Back, and Quarterback.  Campers will learn skills and participate in lots of scrimmaging.

        Register Online Jan. 1, 2025 - May 27, 2025
        Questions? Contact Cheryl Winnenberg at cwinnenberg@fumcr.com or 972-996-0112
  • Cheer Camp 1  •  ages 5-12  •  May 27-30, 2025
        When & Where: May 27-30, 2025  •  9 am - 12 pm  •  Bartula Family Life Center Gym
        Ages: ages 5-12
        Cost: $125

    Cross Cheer cheerleading camps introduce young girls to cheerleading in a Christ-centered atmosphere. Campers will learn basic cheer techniques including motions, jumps, cheers, tumbling, stunting and a dance to music. Crafts, snacks, games and interactive devotionals are interlaced throughout each camp day to make learning about cheerleading and Jesus a blast!

        Register Online Jan. 1, 2025 - May 27, 2025
        Questions? Contact Cheryl Winnenberg at cwinnenberg@fumcr.com or 972-996-0112
  • Vacation Bible Camp  •  4 years (by Sept 1, 2024) - completed 6th grade  •  June 2-6, 2025
        When & Where: June 2-6, 2025  •  9 am - 12 pm  •  
        Ages: 4 years (by Sept 1, 2024) - completed 6th grade
        Cost: $30

    Come spend the week with us as we learn about God's love through worship, storytelling, crafts, snacks, games, and missions.  Campers are grouped by their current 2024-25 grade.  Family and friends are invited to join us on Friday for our closing Celebration.

         Dec. 1, 2024 - May 1, 2025 (or until filled)
        Questions? Contact Natalie Nenovich at nnenovich@fumcr.com or 972-996-0121
  • Sports Camp 1  •  ages 5-12  •  June 2-5, 2025
        When & Where: June 2-5, 2025  •  12 - 4 pm  •  Bartula Family Life Center Gym
        Ages: ages 5-12
        Cost: $155 through April 30 / $165 May 1 forward

    A multi-sport camp consisting of fun games like Dodgeball, Kickball, Capture the Flag, and other games revolving around classic sports like Basketball, Flag Football, and Soccer.  If your child is attending VBC, they will be escorted from VBC to camp.  Please send a lunch, a snack, and a refillable water bottle with your child each day.

        Register Online Jan. 1, 2025 - June 2, 2025
        Questions? Contact Cheryl Winnenberg at cwinnenberg@fumcr.com or 972-996-0112
  • Children's Science Camp  •  3 years (by Sept 1, 2024) - completed 5th grade  •  June 9-12, 2025
        When & Where: June 9-12, 2025  •  9 am - 12 pm  •  Mays Hall
        Ages: 3 years (by Sept 1, 2024) - completed 5th grade
        Cost: $120
        Register Online Dec. 1, 2024 - May 9, 2025 (or until filled)
        Questions? Contact Natalie Nenovich at nnenovich@fumcr.com or 972-996-0121
  • Basketball Camp 1  •  ages 5-12  •  June 9-12, 2025
        When & Where: June 9-12, 2025  •  12 - 4 pm  •  Bartula Family Life Center Gym
        Ages: ages 5-12
        Cost: $125 through May 31 / $135 June 1 forward

    Covering the basics of dribbling, passing, and shooting. These campers will not only learn skills but have a great time as well!  Children attending Science Camp in the morning will be escorted to the gym.  Please send a lunch, a snack, and a refillable water bottle each day.

        Register Online Jan. 1, 2025 - June 9, 2025
        Questions? Contact Cheryl Winnenberg at cwinnenberg@fumcr.com or 972-996-0112
  • Children's Art Camp  •  3 years (by Sept 1, 2024) - completed 5th grade  •  June 23-26, 2025
        When & Where: June 23-26, 2025  •  9 am - 12 pm  •  Mays Hall
        Ages: 3 years (by Sept 1, 2024) - completed 5th grade
        Cost: $120
        Register Online Dec. 1, 2024 - May 23, 2025 (or until filled)
        Questions? Contact Natalie Nenovich at nnenovich@fumcr.com or 972-996-0121
  • Dodgeball Camp 1  •  ages 5-12  •  June 23-26, 2025
        When & Where: June 23-26, 2025  •  12 - 4 pm  •  Bartula Family Life Center Gym
        Ages: ages 5-12
        Cost: $115 through May 31 / $125 June 1 forward

    This camp features lots of dodgeball in many different forms. Kids learn throwing, catching, dodging, as well as basic dodgeball strategy. We use Rhino Skin Dodgeball and group kids by age. Children attending Art Camp in the morning will be escorted to the gym.  Please send a lunch, a snack, and a refillable water bottle each day.

        Register Online Jan. 1, 2025 - June 23, 2025
        Questions? Contact Cheryl Winnenberg at cwinnenberg@fumcr.com or 972-996-0112
  • Children's Mission Camp  •  completed 2nd-5th grade  •  July 7-10, 2025
        When & Where: July 7-10, 2025  •  9 am - 12 pm  •  Mays Hall
        Ages: completed 2nd-5th grade
        Cost: $120
        Register Online Dec. 1, 2024 - June 7, 2025 (or until filled)
        Questions? Contact Natalie Nenovich at nnenovich@fumcr.com or 972-996-0121
  • Rookies Camp 2  •  ages 3 1/2 - 6  •  July 7-10, 2025
        When & Where: July 7-10, 2025  •  9 am - 12 pm  •  Bartula Family Life Center Gym
        Ages: ages 3 1/2 - 6
        Cost: $115 through May 31 / $125 June 1 forward

    For younger ages, this camp will feature the basics of basketball, indoor soccer, and lots of other fun and goofy games like Mr. Clock, Sharks and Minnows, and parachute play.

        Register Online Jan. 1, 2025 - July 7, 2025
        Questions? Contact Cheryl Winnenberg at cwinnenberg@fumcr.com or 972-996-0112
  • Sports Camp 2  •  ages 5-12  •  July 7-10, 2025
        When & Where: July 7-10, 2025  •  12 - 4 pm  •  Bartula Family Life Center Gym
        Ages: ages 5-12
        Cost: $115 through May 31 / $125 June 1 forward

    A multi-sport camp consisting of fun games like Dodgeball, Kickball, Capture the Flag, and other games revolving around classic sports like Basketball, Flag Football, and Soccer.  If your child is attending Mission Camp, they will be escorted to the gym.  Please send a lunch, a snack, and a refillable water bottle each day.

        Register Online Jan. 1, 2025 - July 7, 2025
        Questions? Contact Cheryl Winnenberg at cwinnenberg@fumcr.com or 972-996-0112
  • Cheer Camp 2  •  ages 4-8  •  July 14-17, 2025
        When & Where: July 14-17, 2025  •  9 am - 12 pm  •  Bartula Family Life Center Gym
        Ages: ages 4-8
        Cost: $125

    Cross Cheer cheerleading camps introduce young girls to cheerleading in a Christ-centered atmosphere. Campers will learn basic cheer techniques including motions, jumps, cheers, tumbling, stunting and a dance to music. Crafts, snacks, games and interactive devotionals are interlaced throughout each camp day to make learning about cheerleading and Jesus a blast!

        Register Online Jan. 1, 2025 - July 14, 2025
        Questions? Contact Cheryl Winnenberg at cwinnenberg@fumcr.com or 972-996-0112
  • Dodgeball Camp 2  •  ages 5-12  •  July 21-24, 2025
        When & Where: July 21-24, 2025  •  12 - 4 pm  •  Bartula Family Life Center Gym
        Ages: ages 5-12
        Cost: $95 through May 31 / $105 June 1 forward

    This camp features lots of dodgeball in many different forms. Kids learn throwing, catching, dodging, as well as basic dodgeball strategy. We use Rhino Skin Dodgeball and group kids by age.  Campers attending Basketball Camp in the morning should remember to pack a lunch, lots of snacks, and a refillable water bottle.

        Register Online Jan. 1, 2025 - July 21, 2025
        Questions? Contact Cheryl Winnenberg at cwinnenberg@fumcr.com or 972-996-0112
  • Basketball Camp 2  •  ages 5-12  •  July 21-24, 2025
        When & Where: July 21-24, 2025  •  9 am - 12 pm  •  Bartula Family Life Center Gym
        Ages: ages 5-12
        Cost: $125 through May 31 / $135 June 1 forward

    Covering the basics of dribbling, passing, and shooting. These campers will not only learn skills but have a great time as well!

        Register Online Jan. 1, 2025 - July 21, 2025
        Questions? Contact Cheryl Winnenberg at cwinnenberg@fumcr.com or 972-996-0112
  • Bridgeport Summer Camp  •  Completing Grades 3-5  •  July 21
        When & Where: July 21  •  July 25  •  Bridgeport Camp and Conference Center
        Ages: Completing Grades 3-5
        Cost: TBD

    Campers will enjoy learning about God and practicing ways to be like Jesus through family groups, worship at the cross, interest groups, messy games, and so much fun! We hope you will join Ms. Natalie and Ms. Riley for a week of fun at camp!

    Registration is through Bridgeport Camp and Conference Center. If you have any questions about camp or need more information, please contact Natalie Nenovich. Scholarships are available if needed.

        Register Online January 2025
        Questions? Contact Natalie Nenovich at NNenovich@fumcr.com or 972.996.0121
  • Rookies Camp 3  •  ages 3 1/2 - 6  •  July 28-31, 2025
        When & Where: July 28-31, 2025  •  9 am - 12 pm  •  Bartula Family Life Center Gym
        Ages: ages 3 1/2 - 6
        Cost: $115 through May 31 / $125 June 1 forward

    For younger ages, this camp will feature the basics of basketball, indoor soccer, and lots of other fun and goofy games like Mr. Clock, Sharks and Minnows, and parachute play.

        Register Online Jan. 1, 2025 - July 28, 2025
        Questions? Contact Cheryl Winnenberg at cwinnenberg@fumcr.com or 972-996-0112
  • SPOTLIGHT Theater Camp  •  Completing grades 1-6  •  July 28 - Aug 1
        When & Where: July 28 - Aug 1  •  9am-12pm  •  Music Suite
        Ages: Completing grades 1-6
        Cost: $110

    Music Makers is now SPOTLIGHT, a special one-week musical theater day camp providing a Christian musical experience. The camp is an intense week of singing, choreography, acting, and handbell ringing, culminating in a condensed presentation of what we have learned.  Please note that this will not be a full musical, but it will be a musical theater enrichment presentation. Come join us!

        Register Online 12/01/24
        Questions? Contact Kim O'Neil at koneil@fumcr.com or 972.996.0108
  • Indoor Flag Football Camp  •  ages 5-12  •  July 28-31, 2025
        When & Where: July 28-31, 2025  •  12 - 4 pm  •  Bartula Family Life Center Gym
        Ages: ages 5-12
        Cost: $115 through May 31 / $125 June 1 forward

    In an indoor environment, this camp focuses on coaching the skill positions: Wide Receiver, Running Back, and Quarterback.  Campers will learn skills and participate in lots of scrimmaging.

        Register Online Jan. 1, 2025 - July 28, 2025
        Questions? Contact Cheryl Winnenberg at cwinnenberg@fumcr.com or 972-996-0112
  • Sports Camp 3  •  ages 5-12  •  Aug. 4-7, 2025
        When & Where: Aug. 4-7, 2025  •  9 am - 2 pm  •  Bartula Family Life Center Gym
        Ages: ages 5-12
        Cost: $125 through May 31 / $135 June 1 forward

    A multi-sport camp consisting of fun games like Dodgeball, Kickball, Capture the Flag, and other games revolving around classic sports like Basketball, Flag Football, and Soccer.  Remember to pack a lunch, plenty of snacks, and a refillable water bottle.

        Register Online Jan. 1, 2025 - Aug. 4, 2025
        Questions? Contact Cheryl Winnenberg at cwinnenberg@fumcr.com or 972-996-0112
Events for Children & Families
 
Register for Summer Camps

Registration opens Dec 1 and Jan 1 for children's camps

Santa's Village 2024 - Ornament Factory

Dec 7-22, 6-9pm, Huffhines Park

Children's Choir Christmas Musical

Sun, Dec 8, 3-4pm, Worship & Arts Center

Wonderfully Made

Jan 23-25, Worship & Arts Center and Rooms 225-230

SPOTLIGHT Theater Camp

July 28 - Aug 1, 9am-12pm


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